Chapter 389 Difficult Jungle War

Jungle warfare is definitely the most troublesome type of combat in the history of human warfare.

We all know that casualties in urban battles are high, but the casualties in jungle battles are no less than in urban battles. There have been much fewer large-scale jungle battles in human history than urban battles, but every jungle battle is accompanied by a very high casualty rate. .

In military terms, jungle warfare usually refers to battles that take place in tropical forests. The biggest trouble with jungle warfare is that the forest provides unparalleled concealment for both warring parties.

When fighting in the jungle, the most important factor that determines victory or defeat is the geographical factor. Whether you are absolutely familiar with the local environment determines the success or failure of the battle. People who are particularly familiar with the local topography, vegetation, climate, and creatures can win even if they only have the most basic knowledge. Weapons will also give you the absolute upper hand, and if you don't understand these at all, the rainforest itself will become the biggest obstacle.

High humidity, high heat, and a lot of rainfall are severe tests for people and equipment, and the extremely limited field of vision makes it impossible for excellent warriors in other environments to do anything here. Just imagine, Gao Yang is an excellent precision shooter. , he could have eliminated the enemy hundreds of meters or even thousands of meters away, but with no vision at all in the rain forest, his long-distance advantage was completely nullified.

Everyone in the Satan Mercenary Group has a night vision device, so launching a night battle is their most common choice, but this is useful in any environment except the rain forest, and in the rain forest, with the cover of trees and dense vegetation, no matter it is Low-light night vision devices or thermal imaging night vision devices are all useless, and they still can't see far.

Don't even think about using heavy weapons in the jungle. Tanks and artillery can't get in. Planes can't see their targets even when they drop bombs. No matter what kind of heavy weapon it is, don't expect precision strikes. Carpet bombing is almost the same. Moreover, the impact of the jungle environment on combat is not only limited to distance. There is also the issue of the effectiveness of firearms. Trees will block bullets and can also Absorbs blast shock waves and debris.

The last two large-scale jungle wars were the Vietnam War fought by the US military. One was China's Vietnam War. As we all know, the U.S. military paid a heavy price in the jungles of Vietnam. They had the most advanced weapons, but they were helpless against the North Vietnamese guerrillas. Although China won the victory, it also paid a heavy price. Heavy casualties.

For the Chinese and American generals, the biggest headache is not the Vietnamese army, but the boundless jungle. Without the jungle, the Vietnamese would have been reduced to rubble. But with the jungle, Vietnamese soldiers became monkeys that could jump up and down.

During the Vietnam War, the U.S. military used Agent Orange, a defoliant that was used to deal with trees rather than people. In China's self-defense counterattack against Vietnam, in order to deal with the Vietnamese army's hidden in the dense trees, The method used for firepower points was large-scale intensive rocket bombardment. After waiting for the air waves of the rockets to blow up the vegetation, barrel guns were used to eliminate the Vietnamese army's firepower points one by one.

Big countries like the United States and China find it extremely difficult to fight jungle warfare, let alone small and weak countries. The Colombian armed forces have been unable to defeat them for decades. Isn’t it because the Japanese armed forces can go to the jungle as long as the war is unfavorable? Hide, if it weren't for the jungle, Colombia's armed forces would have been wiped out countless times.

Gao Yang really felt a headache when he thought of fighting in the jungle. The Satan Mercenary Group had advantages in equipment and skills, but in the jungle, their advantage was weakened to the lowest point, and the enemy was undoubtedly familiar with the rainforest, so Based on this, Gao Yang and the others were completely at a disadvantage. Once the enemy had the advantage in numbers and firepower, the outcome of the battle would most likely be very, very tragic.

Gao Yang had never experienced jungle warfare, but he knew how terrifying it was. After Gao Yang asked his question, Cui Bo said with a sad face, "Yes, I will be useless when I get to the jungle."

Gao Yang sighed and said: "Among us,

Has anyone ever fought in jungle warfare? "

Grolev smiled bitterly and said: "Jungle warfare, I have fought in the rainforest of Congo. I have to say that jungle warfare is really difficult to fight, but fortunately, I faced Congolese rebels. Their combat effectiveness was very low and they could not fully take advantage of their familiarity with the jungle, but despite this, we still paid a heavy price."

After Tommy hesitated for a moment, he also whispered: "I have fought in the forest, but not in the rain forest, so I cannot say that I am familiar with jungle warfare, but I still know something about fighting in the forest. At least I know how to do it." Shooting in the forest.”

Gao Yang was very interested and said, "Oh? Tell me, did you ever fight in the forest there?"

Tomi said solemnly: "In 1999, during the Kosovo War, in order to avoid NATO bombing, the Yugoslav Alliance deployed a large number of troops in the forest. At that time, as a member of the civilian armed guerrillas, I also stayed in the forest. For a while, when fighting against the Al people, they often launched battles from the forest and often fired artillery in the forest."

Gao Yang said happily: "Very good, very good. Although it is not a rain forest, at least you have some experience."

Bruce said in a deep voice: "Colombians are not those idiots in the Congo. They are all experts in jungle warfare. Big dog, how much do you know about jungle warfare?"

After Grolev pondered for a moment, he whispered: "I can't be called an expert, but I have some knowledge. I stayed in the Congo for a short time, so I have some experience. But with those who live in the jungle, I have some experience." The indigenous people must be far behind in comparison, and the environments of the Congo rainforest and the Amazon rainforest are quite different."

Gao Yang shrugged and said: "Look, here's the problem. I would rather go to the Arctic to fight a war than go for a walk in the Amazon rainforest. Don't forget, the environment in the Amazon rainforest is worse than the Congolese rainforest, so, You can think carefully about whether to go to Colombia."

Frye smiled and said: "If there is anything to consider, no matter where he is, Satan is not afraid of him."

Grolev said: "Although fighting in the rainforest is really disgusting, as long as we are prepared, I think we can still go."

Bruce also smiled and said: "I know that jungle warfare is difficult, but I want to complete this mission even more. The British said that if you can fight in the jungle, you can fight in any corner of the world. I want to try it in the jungle. ."

The attitude of several people remained unchanged and they were still determined to go to Colombia. Gao Yang nodded and said: "Very good, then we are sure to go to Colombia now. Tommy, do you have any ideas?"

Tommy shook his head and said: "You are the leader of the group. If you say you will go, you will go. If you say no, you will not go. I have no personal opinion. In addition, if I participate in the battle and there is a bonus, I am very much looking forward to this time." trip to Colombia.”

Gao Yang clapped his hands and said: "Okay, now that we have reached an agreement, what we have to consider now is the issue of equipment. Our current equipment is definitely not suitable for jungle warfare, so we have to completely change our equipment. As newcomers , Tommy, you will get a complete set of equipment. Communication equipment and clothing are universal, but the weapons are personally designated by you. Now tell me your requirements."

Tomi said without hesitation: "My position must be a gunner first, so I need a mortar. Just one barrel is enough. If I can choose, can you give me an 8960mm mortar made in China?" Mortar? This kind of gun is very light in weight and can be carried by one person. Although the barrel is slightly longer, the maximum range can reach 2700 meters. The advantage of the increased range is that I can make two shells land at the same time. Third Although there will be a slight time difference when sending, the time difference can be guaranteed to be within half a second.

In addition, I also want a Type 93 60mm long-range mortar. The barrel of this gun is a bit long, but the weight is acceptable, and the range can reach nearly 5,600 meters. When necessary, I can get what I need. The maximum range of the gun is not as bad as that of a rocket launcher. However, the biggest problem for me with the 93 is that it is difficult for me to operate it alone. Of course, I am referring to using only one barrel. "

Gao Yang immediately said: "Do you only need these two kinds of mortars? Of course there is no problem. Are there any other needs? Also, I want to know whether your choice is to be used in jungle battles this time, or normal in the future. Used under certain circumstances?”

Tommy thought for a moment and said: "There is nothing else. Other guns are too heavy. As for the ones we will use this time, I think we only need Type 89 and Type 63. The total length of the barrel of Type 89 is 830 mm, and Type 63 It’s only 550mm. In comparison, the Type 63 is more convenient. However, the long range of the 89 also means a greater instantaneous firepower density to me. Therefore, without knowing what kind of situation we are going to face, I can’t To make an accurate judgment, the best choice is to make a decision after arriving in Colombia and understanding the situation you will face."

Gao Yang is very satisfied with Tommy's rigorous attitude. It is a good habit to choose different weapons when facing different situations. As for mortars, which are cheap and plentiful, Tommy can have as many as he wants, even for a battle. It doesn't matter if you just throw away a mortar. The Type 63 mortar only costs a few hundred dollars. It is a disposable weapon. You don't have to worry about throwing it away after shooting up all the shells.

Gao Yang looked at Ulyanke and said, "Your business is here. What Tommy wants is not a problem for you, right?"

Ulyanke smiled and said: "Of course, I don't need to prepare it for you personally. When you arrive in Colombia, you will have all kinds of mortars to choose from. Southern Industries exports a large number of 60mm mortars to Africa and South America." There are a lot of 89s and 93s, and Type 63s are everywhere. I will ask my colleagues to prepare them for you." (To be continued...)

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